Immunotherapy drug shows promise in fighting pancreatic cancer
From Wn.com Immunotherapy has seen some success recently in the fight against cancer, and a new drug, IMM-101, has been shown to extend the lives of people with severe pancreatic cancer, IFL Science reports. Unlike more conventional chemotherapy treatments, immunotherapy…
Americans don’t actually want to solve America’s prison crisis
By Michelle Mark While most Americans believe too many people are held in US prisons, they don’t support policies that would make a significant dent in mass incarceration, a survey of 2,000 people by Vox and Morning Consult released Wednesday…
Couple’s completely empty flight is the stuff of travel dreams
BY JOHNNY LIEU From Mashable Travelling by private jet is the stuff of dreams (or millionaires), but one backpacking couple were lucky enough to experience the next best thing – having an entire plane to themselves. UK couple Carrie Fisher…
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Cayman Islands Seamen’s & Veterans Continuation Confirmation Certificates – Reminder The Ministry of Community Affairs reminds all seamen and veterans receiving the ex-gratia benefit to submit this year’s Seamen’s and Veterans Continuation Confirmation Certificates no later than Friday, 30…
New Acting Head of Banking Supervision Division appointed by Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
(Grand Cayman – Tuesday, 13 September 2016) Mrs. Gloria Glidden has been appointed Acting Head of the Banking Supervision Division as of 1 October 2016 consequent to the resignation of outgoing Head, Mr. Charles Ilako. His last day will be…
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority launches public education campaign
GRAND CAYMAN: The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has launched a 12-week radio campaign, in an effort to raise public awareness on its role and functions. The Authority plays a vital role in the Cayman Islands financial services industry. Therefore…
Bahamas PM accused of misleading public on megaresort deal
By Royston Jones Jr. Nassau Guardian Staff Reporter From Caribbean News Now NASSAU, Bahamas — Opposition Free National Movement (FNM) leader Dr Hubert Minnis on Thursday accused The Bahamas government of misleading the public to have Bahamians believe that all contractors…
Shiann Palmer named as July’s Most Helpful by Cayman Islands Deputy Governor
Shiann Palmer is July’s Employee of the Month for the Deputy Governor’s Award Programme for being Most Helpful. Ms. Palmer is a Credit and Debt Administrator in the Treasury Department. She has enjoyed a stellar career in the Civil Service…
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Iniative to restore one million corals launches in the caribbean and Florida Keys
Newswise — MIAMI, Florida – Mote Marine Laboratory and The Nature Conservancy are partnering on a coral conservation initiative that will enable coral restoration at unprecedented scales throughout the Caribbean and the Florida Keys. The collaboration officially began Monday evening,…
Cayman Islands Law Society welcomes gazetting of Legal Practitioners Bill
The Cayman Islands Law Society (CILS) has welcomed the gazetting of the Legal Practitioners Bill (LPB) by the Cayman Islands Government, in preparation for the upcoming sitting of the Legislative Assembly in early October. The LPB repeals and replaces the…
